What is another word for bone age?
Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊn ˈe͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Bone age is a term used to describe the maturity of a child's bones. It is typically determined by taking an X-ray of the hand and wrist and comparing it to a chart of standard bone development. However, there are a variety of ways to describe this same concept using different synonyms. Some examples include skeletal age, osseous development, or radiological maturity. Additionally, bone growth stage, bone maturation, and bone mineralization can all be used to describe the progression of a child's bone development. These terms are all interchangeable and often used synonymously within the medical field.
